Colourful Coats Trend

From Burberry to Lanvin, the catwalks were awash with colour this AW11 when it came to winter coats. Whether your preferred style is military, collarless or wrap, the only rule is the colour must be bright. From bubble gum pink to pillar box red and teal green, theres a rainbow of choice. Here are just a few of our favourite coats to channel this fashion trend.

Our Guide To The Best Colourful Coats For AW11

Burberry’s colourful coats were an instant hit and appeared at the top of many fashion editors autumn winter 2011 wish lists. From collarless to military, the various styles seemed almost irrelevant as the bright colours took centre stage.

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D&G Coat: Colourful Coat Fashion Trend: Fashion: Red Online

You can’t get much brighter than D&G’s Oversized Wool Blazer. The bold pop of yellow might seem too daring for winter, but the shade will stand you in good stead for not only this season, but also the beginning of SS12, (before it gets too hot) where yellow is shaping up to be the colour of the season.

The loose, oversized boyfriend blazer cut fits perfectly over a cocktail dress, making it the ideal outerwear for the up-and-coming cocktail party season.

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Mint Velvet Coat: Colourful Coat Fashion Trend: Fashion: Red Online

This trend is all about colour, the brighter the better. Mint Velvet’s Drop Waist Coat epitomises this look with a simple drop waist shape in the striking red fashion shade.

While green might seem like an unusual choice for a winter coat, Dorothy’s Perkins’ Funnel Neck Coat is just the right shade to team with your school run outfit or at the weekend to complete your off-duty look.

Avoid mixing this shade with other green tones and instead go for a colour blocking look using this seasons jewel hues.

We love this burgundy coat from Whistles. The belted waist and collar detail gives the coat a unique twist, while the razor sharp cut provides a smart, sophisticated look, which could work for any occasion.

While you can definitely team this winter coat with flat boots and denim jeans for a relaxed country walk, we love the idea of tapping into the Ladylike Forties Trend with a pair of classic courts and a pencil style work skirt for the office.

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Lanvin AW11: Colourful Coat Fashion Trend: Fashion: Red Online

Lanvin’s clean cut coats were accessorized with statement necklaces and ladylike handbags for a truly sophisticated, modern look. With the wide-brimmed hat shaping up to be AW11’s must-have headwear and the classic clasp handbag becoming the most coveted arm candy, Lanvin’s look proves that you can wear more than one trend at once.

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Vanessa Bruno Coat: Colourful Coat Fashion Trend: Fashion: Red Online

What better way to add a pop of colour to your winter wardrobe than with Vanessa Bruno’s Wool and Cashmere-Blend Felt Coat. The bold fuchsia shade, along with the loose cut gives a prominent nod to the Sixties trend, while the draped tie waist provides an hourglass shape.

This coat has the colour, the shape and the style to carry you through AW11. Whether you’re heading to the office or hitting a cocktail party, this coat is chic, versatile and most importantly cosy.

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Asos Coat: Colourful Coat Fashion Trend: Fashion: Red Online

With military-style detail and a belted waist, this coat is both practical and flattering. The bright orangey, red shade will look gorgeous against black tights over your work skirt or for a more relaxed look, team with your favourite skinny denim jeans and chunky heeled ankle boots at the weekend.

Alberta Ferretti mixed Graphic Prints with texture in her AW11 collection. Coats were either collarless or funnel necks, which gave a nod to the Sixties Trend, however Ferretti gave the swinging Sixties a modern spin with the bright colours and prints.

Cobalt blue was a big trend for AW10 and it’s not going anywhere for autumn winter 2011. However, the colour is not the only thing that the Bernice coat offers, the softer cocoon shape is also key for this season.

Avoid wearing trousers with this coat, as this is a cut to wear with skirts or dresses to balance out the shape.

Channel both the colourful and collarless coat fashion trends with this pillar box red coat from Debenhams. The ¾ length sleeves and clinched waist create a flattering, feminine silhouette perfect for the festive party season.

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